Everton have confirmed the return of David Moyes as the new manager.
Sean Dyche was sacked on Thursday – just three hours before the Toffees' FA Cup third-round win over Peterborough – after winning just one of his last 11 games with Everton, leaving them one point above the Premier League relegation zone.
Moyes returns to management after leaving West Ham at the end of last season as he takes charge of Everton for the second time, 11-and-a-half years after leaving for Manchester United.
Sky Sports News understands Moyes has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal until 2027.
The 61-year-old said he had “no hesitation” in taking up the job again.
“It's great to be back!” Moyes said. “I have enjoyed 11 wonderful and successful years at Everton and I did not hesitate when offered the opportunity to rejoin this great club.
“I'm excited to work with (new owners) the Friedkin Group and look forward to helping them rebuild the club.
“We now need Goodison and all Evertonians to play their part in bringing players back in this important season so we can move into our fantastic new stadium as a Premier League team.”
Everton chief executive Marc Watts added: “We are delighted to have David join us at this pivotal time in Everton's history.
“With over a decade of experience at the club, he is the right leader to guide us through our final season at Goodison Park and into our new stadium. We look forward to working with David to build the foundations of a new era for Everton.”
Analysis: Moyes is the safest choice for Everton
Sky Sports News' Alan Myers:
“David Moyes is the safest choice. Changing managers in this position is a big risk. It's a big plus to have someone who knows the club from the inside and who can start from the pitch.
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Speaking in December, Moyes told Sky Sports News he would not consider a job at a club bottom of the Premier League
“Everton need a club to be safe, I think he can do that. The initial aim and aim is to ensure Everton maintain their Premier League status before moving to a new stadium.
“The landscape has changed since Moyes was last at Everton. He will now be working under what might be perceived from the outside as ruthless owners. It's not quite the stability he had when Bill Kenwright was chairman.”
WATCH: Relive the best of Moyes' first spell at Everton
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In his first press conference as Everton manager in 2002, Moyes called the Toffees 'the people's football club'
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11 December 2004 – Goodison Park erupts as Moyes guides Everton to their first Merseyside derby win over Liverpool in five years
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